Crosstie structure for locomotive side frames



J. G. BLUNT Cet. 21, 1930.

CROSS TIE STRUCTURE FO-R LOCOMOTIVE SIDE FRAMES Filed Sept. 6, i929 'ref I. LU

lnlllllll Il .T M 5 n R N m6 R N s O E e l M m A nVlm.. -I1 l. o o I. @0E I Patented Oct. 21, 1930 'PATENT OFFICE JAMES G. BLUNT, OF SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK CROSSTIE STRUCTURE EUR Application filed September This invention relates to improvements in cross -tie structures for locomotive side frames, and more particularly to cross-tie structures designed for application between the front ends of the side frame members of a locomotive.

An object of the invention is to provide a cross-tie structure which is economical to manufacture and maintain; which is convenient to install and remove; which is of great durability; which is adapted to firmly and securely connect together the side frameV members, the cylinder saddle, and the bumper beam; and which embodies a novel, rugged,

: and eilicient center pin construction.

Another object of the invention is to provide a cross-tie structure, embodying the advantages indicated, which may be formed as an integral or one piece casting.

ther objects of the invention will hereinafter readily appear.

The improvement claimed is hereinafter fully set forth.

In the accompanying drawing: Figure 1 is a top plan View of a crosstie construction embodying the invention; Fig. 2, a side elevation thereof; Fig. 3, a longitudinal, vertical section on the line III- III of Fig. 1; Fig. 4, a. partial front end view, in elevation; Fig. 5, a partial, rear end View, in elevation; Fig. 6, a vertcal transverse section, taken on the line VI-VI of Fig. 1; Fig. 7, a vertical, transverse section, taken on the line VII*VH of Fig. 1; and, Fig. 8, a partial, horizontal, transverse section taken on the line VIH- VIH of Fig. 2.

In the practice of the invention,.referring descriptively to the specific embodiment thereof which has been selected for exempliiication herein, the cross-tie structure comprises an intermediate, or cylinder saddle supporting portion, A, a front portion, B, eX- tending forwardly of the cylinder saddle por'- tion, and a rear portion, C, extending rearwardly of the cylinder saddle portion.

The structure embodies two substantiallyv parallel vertical side walls, 10, each having front and rear portions, a, and 10b disposed in substantially the same vertical plane and extending respectively throughout the lengths Loociaofrrvn sinn FRAMES e, 1929. serial' No. 390,697.

of the front and rear portions, B and C, and an intermediate portion, 10c, set inwardly of the front and rear portions, at the saddle supporting portion, A, of the cross-tie structure, to provide clearance for the heads of the usual bolts by which cylinder castings are attached to side frame members. Suitable bolt holes, 10, are provided in the front and rear portions of the side walls for bolting the cross tie structure to the side frame members. Each rear portion, 10b, of the side walls is formed at its rear end with a vertical upstanding extension, 10e, to provide additional areafor bolting to side frame members.

yThe rear portions, 10b, of the side walls are tied together by a single transverse web, 11, which has a longitudinal portion, 11a, oined to the tops of the rear portions of the side walls and bellied upwardly therefrom to provide clearance for a truck accessory, and a vertical or upstanding portion, 11b, joined to the front ofthe extensions, 10e.

The intermediate and front portions, l()c and 10, of the side walls are tied together by two vertically spaced webs, 12 and 13, the web, 12, being oined to the tops of such portions, and the web, 13, to the bottoms thereof. The top web, 12, projects laterally beyond the intermediate portion, 10, of each side wall to provide a reinforcing flange, 12a. A portion of 'the sides of both webs, at the forwa rd ends thereof, terminate short of the sine walls, and are joined together by vertical wal ls, 111, which in turn are oined to the front portions of the side walls by horizontal webs, 15d, disposed intermediate their heights. This constructien enables the bolts for fastening the cross-tie structure to the side members cf the frame, te be conveniently applied.

rlhe webs,12 and 13, and the frcnt portions, 10, of the side walls are joined to a transverse vertical bumper flange or bracket, 16.

Vl'he top web, 12, at the cylinder saddle portion cf the cross-tie structure, is formed with four spaced bosses, 17, for the attachment of suitable cylinder saddles. y

To provide for a center pin, the top and the bottom webs, 12 and 13, are each formed with a circular aperture and are connected by a cylindrical wall, 1S, which forms a socket,

it, toi' tin reception et the cilindrica] ci (lle supporting; portion ifoiiiprfiiiigi; veitiiilllv tension, 1920i ii center pin, lll. llitx centri' pin formed with circumferential segmental ianges, 19h, having their top faces formed with bosses, 19, which fit in grooves, 13, in the bottoni 'tace ot the bottom web, 13. Bolts, 19, ias g through the bossed portions of the flange, 19h, ot the center pin, and the bottom Walls of the grooves, 138, in the bot-- tom Web, in cooperation with the cylindrical extension, 19a, ot the center pin and its socket, 18a, serve to irnily attach the center pin to the cross tie structure.

Suitable ribs, 18h, radiating trom the socket Wall, 1S, and connecting` the top and the bottom webs serve to reinforce the structure to eiiiciently withstand the stresses imposed on the center pin.

The bottoni web, 13, is connected at its rear to an upstanding wall, 21, which in turn is connected to the top Web, 12. The Wall, 21, has a bellied portion, 21a, to afford clearance for a truck accessory.

The invention contemplates *forming the entire cross-tie structure, excl .sive ot tlie center pin, as an integral. or one-piece casting; and also termin@l the entire cross-tie structure together with a center pin as an integral or one-piece casting.

.Vhile one ot the preferred forms of construction has been described and shown, it is Obvious that many variations in procedure, and in the torni, arrangement, and construction oit the parts, may be resorted to, and the invention, therefore, is not limited to the particular embodiment disclosed, but inclndes such changes and modifications come Within the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims.

The invention claimed and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is:

1. ln a cross-tie structure for connecting' the iront ends ot locomotive side trame members, the combination, in an integral casting, ot vertical side Walls adapted to tie together a pair ot side trame members, and vertically .spaced transverse webs connectingl the walls, the upper of the Webs being adapted to support a cylinder saddle.

2. In a cross-tie structure ior connectinethe front. ends ot locomotive side frame members, the combination ot cylinder saddle supporting portion, and a front portion projecting` forwardly thereof adapt-ed to tie toeetlier a pair ot side frame members, the cyl inder saddle supporting portion ceipprisrsj vertically spaced transverse webs.

3, In a cross-tie structure for connecting' the front ends ot locomotive side traine mein bers, the combination, in an integral casting, of a portion adapted to support a cylinder saddle, and a. iront portion projecting` forwardly thereof adapted to tie together a pair ot side trame members, the cydinder sadd. in a cross-tie strncturetor connecting3 the front ends of locomotive side frame inembers, the combination, in an integral casting, ot a cylinder saddle supporting portion, and a rear portion projecting' rearwardly thereof adapted to tie tob'ether a pair of' side trame members, the cylinder saddle supporting p0rtion comprisingvertically spaced transverse Webs.

In a cross-tie structure tor connecting` the front ends of locomotive side frame mem-` bers, the combination of a front portion, a rear portion, both portions being` adapted to tie together a pair of side iframe members, and a cylinder saddle supporting portion disposed interniediate the trent and rear portions and comprising vertically spaced transverse vvebs.

6. In a cross-tie structure tor conn cting the front ends ot locomotive side trame inembers, the combination, in an integral casting, ot a iront portion, a rear portion, both portions lreinp` adapted to tie together a pair ot side traine members, and a cylinder saddle supporting portion disposed intermediate the iront. and rear portions and comprising` vertially spaced transverse Webs.

7. in a cross-tie structure for connecting the trent ends ot locomotive side frame membri the combination ol a front portion, a rear portion, both portions being aoapted to tie together a pair o .side frame members, and a cylinder saddle suplriorting portion disposed intermediate the front and rear portions, the intermediate and trent portions each comprising vertically spaced transverse webs.

S. ln a cross-tie structure for connecting` the iront ends of locomotive side frame members, the combination, in an integral casting', ot a front portion, a rear portion, both portions beinp; adapted to tie together ar pair of' side trame members, and a cylinder saddle supporting portion disposed intermediate the front and rear portions, the intermediate and front portions each comprising' vertically spaced transverse Webs.

9. vin a eros: ie structure tor connecting the front ends ot locomotive side tramem`e1n bers, the combination. in an integral ("zstingi', ot a :ylinder saddle suppoiting` portion embodying vertically spaced transverse webs. a trent portion projecting forwardly oi the saddle supportingv portion and adapted to tic together a pair ol side trame members, and a bumjier beam bracket at the 'forward end oi" the trent portion.

10. In a cross-'tie structure tor connectingy the trent ends ot locomotive side traine memY bers, vthe combination, in an integral casting. ot a trent portion, a rear portion, both portions being adapted to tie together a pair ot side trame members, a cylinder saddle supporting portion disposed intermediate the front and rear portions and comprising vertically spaced transverse webs, and a bumper beam bracket at the forward end of the front section.

11. In a cross-tie structure for connecting the front ends of locomotive side trame members, the combination of a portion for supporting a cylinder saddle, and a front portion projecting forwardly thereof adapted to tie together a pair of side trame members, the saddle supporting portion comprising vertically spaced transverse webs and a socket for a center pin stem.

12. In a cross-tie structure for connecting the front ends of locomotive side trame members, the combination, in an integral casting, of a portion for supporting a cylinder' saddle, and a front portion projecting forwardly thereof adapted to tie together a pair of side trarne members, the saddle supporting portion comprising vertically spaced webs and a socket Jlor a center pin stem, the walls of the socket joining the webs.

13. In a cross-tie structure for connecting the front ends ot locomotive side trame members, the combination ot a portion for supporting a cylinder saddle, said portion comprising ide walls and vertically spaced transverse webs connecting the side walls, and a rear portion projecting` rearwardly of the saddle supporting portion and comprising a pair of vertical side walls each having a vertical extension affording increased area for attachment to side trame members, and a longitudinal transverse web connecting the side walls.

1li. In a cross-tie structure for connecting the front ends of locomotive side frame members, the combination of a front portion, a rear portion, both portions being adapted to tie together a pair of side frame members, and a portion ior supporting a cylinder saddle, disposed intermediate the front and rear portions, the rear portion comprising a pair of spaced vertical parallel side walls each having vertical extensions aifording increased area. for attachment to side frame members, and a transverse web connecting the side walls.

15. In a cross-tie structure for connecting the front ends of locomotive side frame members, the combination of a portion for supporting a. cylinder saddle, said portion comprising side walls and vertically spaced transverse webs connecting the side walls, and a rear portion projecting rearwardly of the saddle supporting portion, and comprising a pair of vertical side walls each having a vertical extension ailording increased area for attachment to side frame members, and a tranverse web connecting the side walls, said web having a depressed longitudinal portion, and an upstanding portion connecting the extensions.

16. In a cross-tie structure for connecting the front ends of locomotive side frame members, the combination, in an integral casting, of a front section, a rear section, and an intermediate section for supporting a cylinder saddle, each section comprising a pair of vertical side walls, the side walls of the intermediate section being disposed inwardly of the side walls of one of the other sections, and vertically spaced transverse webs connecting the side walls of the intermediate section.

17. In a cross-tie structure for connecting the front ends of locomotive side 'frame members, the combination, in an integral casting, of a front portion comprising a pair of vertical side walls and vertically spaced transverse webs connecting the side walls, a rear portioni comprising a pair of vertical side walls, and a single transverse web connecting its side walls, and a portion for supporting a cylinder saddle, disposed intermediate the front and rear portions, said intermediate portion having a pair of side walls disposed inwardly of the side walls ot' the front and rear sections, and vertically spaced transverse webs connecting its side walls.

18. In a cross-tie structure for connecting the front ends of locomotive side trame members, the combination, in an integral casting, of a front portion comprising a pair of Vertical side walls and vertically spaced transverse webs connecting the side walls, a bumper bracket at the forward end of the Jfront portion, a rear portion comprising a pair of vertical side walls and a transverse web connecting its side walls, and an intermediate portion for supporting a cylinder saddle, disposed intermediate the front and rear portions, and comprising a pair of vertical side walls disposed inwardly of the side walls of the front and rear sections, vertically spaced transverse webs connecting its side walls, a socket for a center pin stem, said socket having its walls connected to the webs, and ribs radiating from the walls oit the socket and connected to the webs.

JAMES G. BLUNT. 

